Travellers warned over malaria tablet adherence

People who travel to destinations in which malaria is endemic have been reminded of the importance of taking tablets before, during and after their trips to prevent the potentially fatal illness.

It comes after a British woman who regularly travelled to The Gambia in West Africa died and her husband was taken seriously ill as a result of failing to take their prescribed medication.

Jayne Rowley, 47, died last week following a seizure despite emergency treatment in hospital and her devastated husband Martin admitted they had not been as strict as they should about taking the full course of medication.

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'We got complacent. I would recommend nobody does this as we have learnt by our mistake,' he commented.

Jo Yirrel, an ambassador for Malaria Hotspots, has previously said that too many Britons are complacent about the dangers of malaria and urged travellers to see a doctor, take their course of tablets and finish them.

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